Could an Orlando Magic-San Antonio Spurs 2011 NBA Finals be in the cards? Maybe according to Julius “Dr. J” Erving.

Erving, a former Orlando Magic executive, visited his old stomping grounds for ESPN The Weekend and briefly discussed his thoughts on whether or not the Magic are Eastern Conference title contenders. Orlando finished 2-1 during a tough schedule of Eastern Conference opponents this week holding off the New York Knicks and Miami Heat before falling to the Chicago Bulls Friday.

“I think that Orlando could come out of the East and San Antonio could come out of the West,” Julius Erving said Friday afternoon before the Orlando Magic dropped a 89-81 contest to the Chicago Bulls. “Everybody’s talking Boston, LA, two teams that have earned their stripes and deserve to be in the conversation. But I wouldn’t be surprised or shocked if it was Orlando-San Antonio.”

Erving added that the Magic certainly have some things to sort through, specifically the role of Gilbert Arenas and continuing to find the best two-way combination.

Based on the Magic’s performance against the Chicago Bulls, do you believe they are still Eastern Conference title contenders? Or will Boston, Chicago or Miami come out on top?

Why are you guys still talking about Miami… They can’t beat the top teams in the league… Last time I checked they will have to play against good team in the playoffs!!! I want be surprised if they don’t make it out of the first round!!!!